SF Restaurant Week Fall 2025
BERNAL HEIGHTS RESTAURANT WEEK: YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE
November 1-9, 2025
SF foodies, it’s time to explore one of the city’s most charming hilltop neighborhoods! Fall SF Restaurant Week returns from November 1 to 9, 2025, and Bernal Heights is bringing five exceptional restaurants to the table. From elevated New American cuisine to Italian comfort food, this compact neighborhood packs a serious culinary punch.
BERNAL HEIGHTS: THE NEIGHBORHOOD YOU NEED TO KNOW
Tucked away on the southern slopes of San Francisco, Bernal Heights offers the city’s best-kept dining secrets. The main drag, Cortland Avenue, is lined with locally-owned gems that prioritize quality ingredients, neighborhood vibes, and menus that reflect San Francisco’s diverse culinary landscape. This Restaurant Week, five Bernal spots are participating—here’s your insider guide.
THE PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS
3RD COUSIN
New American | Dinner $75 | Indoor Dining For serious food lovers, 3rd Cousin is where contemporary New American cooking shines. Their $75 prix fixe puts them in the upper tier of Restaurant Week offerings, and the kitchen delivers with creative, seasonal plates that justify the splurge. Intimate space, thoughtful wine list, perfect for when you want to impress or be impressed.
BLUE PLATE
American | Dinner: $45 | Takeout, Delivery, Outdoor Dining, Indoor Dining. A Bernal institution since 1999, Blue Plate has defined neighborhood dining long before “farm-to-table” became ubiquitous. Their $45 dinner menu is a steal for the quality you’re getting—expect updated American classics with a San Francisco sensibility. The flexibility here is unmatched: dine in, take out, or get it delivered. Their outdoor patio is a Bernal staple.
PRECITA PARK CAFE
Italian | Lunch $25 | Takeout, Delivery, Outdoor Dining, Indoor Dining Here’s your daytime move: Precita Park Cafe’s $25 lunch menu brings Italian soul food to the neighborhood. This is the spot locals hit for a midday reset—rustic Italian preparations, casual atmosphere, and the kind of food that makes you want to linger over a second glass of wine. Full service options mean you can enjoy it however suits your schedule.
PRECITA SOCIAL
Californian | Dinner $60 | Indoor Dining Precita Social embodies California cuisine done right—seasonal, ingredient-forward, and rooted in the Bay Area’s agricultural bounty. Their $60 dinner menu strikes the perfect balance between accessible and elevated. Expect dishes that showcase what’s peak right now, prepared with technique but without pretension.
THE RABBIT HOLE
American | Brunch: $25 & $35, Dinner: $45 & $60 | Outdoor Dining, Indoor Dining. The overachiever of Bernal’s Restaurant Week lineup, The Rabbit Hole, is offering four different prix fixe options. Weekend brunch, available for $25 or $35, gives you a reason to trek up the hill before noon. Meanwhile, their $45 and $60 dinner menus offer flexibility depending on your appetite and budget. American comfort food with a neighborhood gastropub energy.
WHY BERNAL HEIGHTS MATTERS
For SF foodies who’ve exhausted the usual suspects in the Mission, Hayes Valley, and North Beach, Bernal Heights represents authentic neighborhood dining culture. These aren’t restaurants banking on foot traffic or chasing Instagram moments; they’re establishments that have earned their local following through consistency, quality, and genuine hospitality. The neighborhood’s geography (yes, you’ll climb a hill) acts as a natural filter, meaning the people dining here are intentional about it. That creates a different energy than tourist-heavy corridors. You’re eating alongside neighbors, regulars, and in-the-know San Franciscans.
RESTAURANT WEEK DETAILS
Dates: Saturday, November 1 – Sunday, November 9, 2025
All participating restaurants citywide are offering special menus at standardized price points:
- Brunch or Lunch (2+ courses): $10, $15, $25, $35, $45
- Dinner (3+ courses): $30, $45, $60, $75, $90
Bernal Heights’ five participants span the range from $25 lunch to $75 dinner, giving you options across the spectrum.
PLANNING YOUR BERNAL HEIGHTS CRAWL
- The Daytime Strategy: Start with Precita Park Cafe’s $25 lunch, then take a leisurely walk through the neighborhood to work it off. Bernal Heights Park offers 360-degree city views that’ll remind you why you pay San Francisco rent.
- The Weekend Play: Hit The Rabbit Hole for brunch ($25 or $35), then come back another night for their dinner service—two completely different experiences at the same spot.
- The Splurge Route: Book 3rd Cousin‘s $75 dinner for your most discerning dining companion. This is your show-off move. The Value Proposition: Blue Plate’s $45 dinner is arguably the best bang-for-buck in the entire neighborhood. Classic choice, consistently delivers.
- The Full Experience: If you’ve got nine days to work with, hit all five. Precita Park Cafe for lunch one day, Precita Social for dinner another, Blue Plate when you want reliable excellence, The Rabbit Hole for versatility, and 3rd Cousin when you’re ready to go all in.
PRACTICAL INTEL
- Book Now: Don’t sleep on reservations. Bernal restaurants have loyal followings and limited seating. Weekend slots will vanish.
- Transportation: Street parking can be tight, but Cortland Avenue is well-served by the 24 and 67 buses. Or just Uber/Lyft it—you’re going to want wine.
- Neighborhood Bonus: Before or after your meal, explore Cortland Avenue’s indie shops, cafes, and the general vibe of a San Francisco neighborhood that still feels like a village.
- Beyond Restaurant Week: If you fall in love with any of these spots (you will), be sure to come back during regular service. Restaurant Week is the introduction; becoming a regular is the real win.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Full list of SF Restaurant Week participating restaurants: sfrestaurantweek.com. Presented by the Golden Gate Restaurant Association
About GGRA:
Founded in 1936, the Golden Gate Restaurant Association celebrates and empowers San Francisco’s restaurant community through advocacy, education, and events. Learn more at ggra.org.
Bernal Heights is ready. Are you?
